This is where all the tropical rainforests are in the world
Where all the temperate rainforest are located
Introduction
Are you fed up with all this snow? Do you want to get away and go on a adventure with your family and friends? Go to the rainforest! The rainforest is a biome with stunning vegetation, extreme temperatures and unusual species of animals that you typically wouldn't see here in America. The rainforest gets at least 68-78 inches of rainfall a year, so if you are a person who loves rain, the rainforest would be a great place to go. Since the canopy (the leaves of tall trees that form an umbrella like shape) doesn't let the heat rise, the rainforest is warm, not hot because there is a lot of shade available. Home to all different kind of monkeys like orangutans, bears such as the grizzly bear, chimpanzees and birds like toucans and parrots, the rainforest will be an awesome vacation and a lot of fun.
Locations of Tropical Rainforest and Temperate Rainforest
The locations of the tropical rainforest are Southeast Asia, West Africa, and northeastern South America. In each of these regions of tropical rainforest the animals and plants are different and are somewhat similar because they live in the same biome (same climate). Unlike the tropical rainforest climate the temperate rainforest biome is spread out and very extreme. The locations of the temperate rainforest are northern North America, south China and Japan. Because the temperate rainforest is so spread out it is divided into many different biomes such as the boreal forest and the deciduous forest (click the links to see more about those two biomes and the temperate rainforest).(Geography).
Climate of the Tropical and Temperate Rainforest
The temperate rainforests are a place where the weather is at a nice cool and receives about 200 cm of rain a year , perhaps up to 350 centimeters in warmer areas. The precipitation can fall in the form of rain or snow, with snow becoming more likely at higher elevations. The average annual temperature is above 0°C, largely influenced by the nearby ocean. The warmest of the temperate rainforests may have average annual temperatures around 20°C (Temperate).
The climate for the tropical rainforest climate is similar to the temperate rainforest climate. It is warm and wet and receives from a low 250 cm to 450 cm that is eight to fourteen feet per year. The average annual temperature is 20 degrees Celsius, and there is never a frost (Tropical).
Temperate Rainforest Biome Image
Tropical Rainforest biome image
Species of the rainforest!
Howler Monkeys
Howler Monkey on a tree
If you decide to take a trip to the rain forest make sure to keep your eyes out for howler monkeys. They typically spend their whole life on the tops of trees. They got their name because they make a very unique sound, or howl. This howl can be heard from 3-4 miles away. They usually live in small groups of 12 but the main monkey keeps them a good distant apart with his “loud voice” to reduce the fighting for food. Howler monkeys are herbivores, meaning they eat only plants. This species doesn't grow very big, 2 feet at the largest. They’re tall, however grows to be 30inches! “They are hunted for food by local tribes and also exported as pets (though they make terrible pets, because they are social animals and very loud). They are easily located because of their loud calls.” Scientists say that this species could go extinct!
Red –Eyed Tree Frog.
Red-Eye Tree Frog
Were sure you know this bright green, red eyed frog from them Rainforest Café sign. If you wanted to see this crazy creature, you should come to the tropical rainforest. These frogs can be found in Southern Mexico, Central America, Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama, and northern South America. The Red-Eyed Tree Frog is known for its bulging red eyes and blue streaks and orange toes. Unlike the howler monkey the red-eyed tree frog is a carnivore and eats mostly insects, like crickets. They also feed on other smaller frogs. If you want to see one of these frogs you should look near the ponds, streams and rivers. The frog is found near water sources so that its offspring, tadpoles, can survive. When the Tree Frog sleeps it hides its bright colors, but if it runs from a predator the bright colors may confuse the predator. Like many Tree Frogs, this frog has suction cups on its toes that enable it to climb trees and on leaves, for protection. These little frogs don’t grow to be very big. So keep your eyes out for them!
Food Web
Below is a food web of the animals in the rainforest. The arrows show the energy transferred from one animal to the next. Food webs show how organisms get energy through other organisms. With the predation of other creatures the energy can be transferred up the food chain. Without this predation process the animals higher on the food chain wouldn't be able to get the energy they need to live out their life. Here We see the difference in animals in the tropical rainforest and the temperate rainforest.
Tropical Rainforest Food Web
Temperate Rainforest Food Web
Tropical Rainforest South America, The Amazon
The Amazon is a huge rainforest, one of the largest in the world, which is 1.4 billion acres and covers about 40 percent of South America. It is home to the Amazon river, the largest river in the world which is 4200 miles long. The terrain for the Amazon is amazing for zip lining because there are many trees and because of this it will allow you to see the true beauty of the Amazon. I would NOT suggest doing this if you are afraid of heights! The climate for the Amazon is like any other rainforest, wet and dry with an annual 60-96 inches of rain. And it is home to similar species compared to the other rainforest locations and wildly different compared to the temperate rainforest locations. It is home to the macaw, Jaguar spider monkey, and the poison dart frog. I suggest staying away from the jaguar and the poison dart frog for safety purposes. I also suggest many examine the plant life of the forest. During night time, beware of bats. The jaguar and snakes are on the top predator for the Amazon. It is a tertiary consumer. Its purpose in the ecosystem is to hunt and kill other organisms. Without the jaguar the the food web wouldn't work. everything would go out of place without the jaguar. The food web is mainly consists of other organisms similar to the temperate forest for the decomposers and the first level consumers (only similarities between the two). And others such as bats, amphibians, and other reptiles that are mostly in the second energy level, some are in the third.
Amazon rainforest Food web
Tropical Rainforest Location: West Africa In West Africa, the tropical rainforest there are two levels. The first level is the low level forest which is home to very tall trees that grow to 200 feet or 61 meters. The second level is called the montane unlike the low level, it contains trees that grow up to 20 feet. Many of the trees very good with furniture and often times replaced teak.There aren't that much diversity in species compared to the Amazon. When here, pay close attention to the trees, some of them grow flowers called scarlet flowers which are very nice. (Geography). Also check out the monkeys and apes here. There are lots of them. The terrain here is like any other rainforest, full of trees, and very wet. WHICH MAKES IT GREAT FOR ZIP LINING I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU DO THIS! The terrain is wet because of the annual rainfall of 60-96 inches of rain and how it hardly changes temperature during the day and night it is the perfect place to warm up after a long and brutal winter. The food web is VERY similar to the Amazon's except there on top of the food web and not the jaguar. The highlighted species is the python. Its purpose for the ecosystem is that it is a predator, fourth level consumer. It controls the balance of the ecosystem. Without it, the Jaguar would have more food making it go up. By having more jaguars, there would be less monkeys, insects, bats, and macaws.
West African food web
Tropical Rainforest Location: Southeast Asia
In Southeast Asia, the tropical rainforest covers 864,000 sq miles of natural vegetation. It stretches from India to Indochina. Asian rainforests are also the only ones that contain coniferous trees.(Geography). In the Southeast Asian tropical rainforest, it is mostly wet and dry all year. The temperature hardly ever changes during the day and night. Because of this many tall trees grow here. I would suggest looking at them as well. I would also suggest to be careful here. In the Southeast Asian rainforest, there are many predators such as tigers and snakes. Also here there are parrots, the most famous tropical bird! Check them out they are really cool. The climate here is the same as the West African and the Amazon. The terrain is a bit more rough but still similar. For the food web, the tiger and snakes are on top instead of the gorillas snakes and the jaguars and everything is mostly the same. I personally, would keep a distance from the tigers and beavers. All snakes here are deadly and will kill a person in minutes. The tiger, well you know how it will go if you get too close to one. If ever walking out into these BE CAREFUL of your surroundings, snakes can camouflage. If ever traveling in these locations wear a short sleeve shirt and long pants. Most of the organisms are on the ground waiting to strike. I ALSO SUGGEST ZIP LINING! The Bengal tiger of the ecosystem is the top predator and the highlighted specie. The tiger is the tertiary consumer of the ecosystem, it consumes boars, monkeys, and many other animals. Without it, there would be no order and the ecosystem would be ran by the snakes who only eat some of the organisms the tiger eats.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Are you fed up with all this snow? Do you want to get away and go on a adventure with your family and friends? Go to the rainforest! The rainforest is a biome with stunning vegetation, extreme temperatures and unusual species of animals that you typically wouldn't see here in America. The rainforest gets at least 68-78 inches of rainfall a year, so if you are a person who loves rain, the rainforest would be a great place to go. Since the canopy (the leaves of tall trees that form an umbrella like shape) doesn't let the heat rise, the rainforest is warm, not hot because there is a lot of shade available. Home to all different kind of monkeys like orangutans, bears such as the grizzly bear, chimpanzees and birds like toucans and parrots, the rainforest will be an awesome vacation and a lot of fun.Locations of Tropical Rainforest and Temperate Rainforest
The locations of the tropical rainforest are Southeast Asia, West Africa, and northeastern South America. In each of these regions of tropical rainforest the animals and plants are different and are somewhat similar because they live in the same biome (same climate). Unlike the tropical rainforest climate the temperate rainforest biome is spread out and very extreme. The locations of the temperate rainforest are northern North America, south China and Japan. Because the temperate rainforest is so spread out it is divided into many different biomes such as the boreal forest and the deciduous forest (click the links to see more about those two biomes and the temperate rainforest).(Geography).Climate of the Tropical and Temperate Rainforest
The temperate rainforests are a place where the weather is at a nice cool and receives about 200 cm of rain a year , perhaps up to 350 centimeters in warmer areas. The precipitation can fall in the form of rain or snow, with snow becoming more likely at higher elevations. The average annual temperature is above 0°C, largely influenced by the nearby ocean. The warmest of the temperate rainforests may have average annual temperatures around 20°C (Temperate).
The climate for the tropical rainforest climate is similar to the temperate rainforest climate. It is warm and wet and receives from a low 250 cm to 450 cm that is eight to fourteen feet per year. The average annual temperature is 20 degrees Celsius, and there is never a frost (Tropical).
Species of the rainforest!
Howler Monkeys
If you decide to take a trip to the rain forest make sure to keep your eyes out for howler monkeys. They typically spend their whole life on the tops of trees. They got their name because they make a very unique sound, or howl. This howl can be heard from 3-4 miles away. They usually live in small groups of 12 but the main monkey keeps them a good distant apart with his “loud voice” to reduce the fighting for food. Howler monkeys are herbivores, meaning they eat only plants. This species doesn't grow very big, 2 feet at the largest. They’re tall, however grows to be 30inches! “They are hunted for food by local tribes and also exported as pets (though they make terrible pets, because they are social animals and very loud). They are easily located because of their loud calls.” Scientists say that this species could go extinct!Red –Eyed Tree Frog.
Were sure you know this bright green, red eyed frog from them Rainforest Café sign. If you wanted to see this crazy creature, you should come to the tropical rainforest. These frogs can be found in Southern Mexico, Central America, Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama, and northern South America. The Red-Eyed Tree Frog is known for its bulging red eyes and blue streaks and orange toes. Unlike the howler monkey the red-eyed tree frog is a carnivore and eats mostly insects, like crickets. They also feed on other smaller frogs. If you want to see one of these frogs you should look near the ponds, streams and rivers. The frog is found near water sources so that its offspring, tadpoles, can survive. When the Tree Frog sleeps it hides its bright colors, but if it runs from a predator the bright colors may confuse the predator. Like many Tree Frogs, this frog has suction cups on its toes that enable it to climb trees and on leaves, for protection. These little frogs don’t grow to be very big. So keep your eyes out for them!Food Web
Below is a food web of the animals in the rainforest. The arrows show the energy transferred from one animal to the next. Food webs show how organisms get energy through other organisms. With the predation of other creatures the energy can be transferred up the food chain. Without this predation process the animals higher on the food chain wouldn't be able to get the energy they need to live out their life. Here We see the difference in animals in the tropical rainforest and the temperate rainforest.
Tropical Rainforest South America, The Amazon
The Amazon is a huge rainforest, one of the largest in the world, which is 1.4 billion acres and covers about 40 percent of South America. It is home to the Amazon river, the largest river in the world which is 4200 miles long. The terrain for the Amazon is amazing for zip lining because there are many trees and because of this it will allow you to see the true beauty of the Amazon. I would NOT suggest doing this if you are afraid of heights! The climate for the Amazon is like any other rainforest, wet and dry with an annual 60-96 inches of rain. And it is home to similar species compared to the other rainforest locations and wildly different compared to the temperate rainforest locations. It is home to the macaw, Jaguar spider monkey, and the poison dart frog. I suggest staying away from the jaguar and the poison dart frog for safety purposes. I also suggest many examine the plant life of the forest. During night time, beware of bats. The jaguar and snakes are on the top predator for the Amazon. It is a tertiary consumer. Its purpose in the ecosystem is to hunt and kill other organisms. Without the jaguar the the food web wouldn't work. everything would go out of place without the jaguar. The food web is mainly consists of other organisms similar to the temperate forest for the decomposers and the first level consumers (only similarities between the two). And others such as bats, amphibians, and other reptiles that are mostly in the second energy level, some are in the third.Tropical Rainforest Location: West Africa
In West Africa, the tropical rainforest there are two levels. The first level is the low level forest which is home to very tall trees that grow to 200 feet or 61 meters. The second level is called the montane unlike the low level, it contains trees that grow up to 20 feet. Many of the trees very good with furniture and often times replaced teak.There aren't that much diversity in species compared to the Amazon. When here, pay close attention to the trees, some of them grow flowers called scarlet flowers which are very nice. (Geography). Also check out the monkeys and apes here. There are lots of them. The terrain here is like any other rainforest, full of trees, and very wet. WHICH MAKES IT GREAT FOR ZIP LINING I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU DO THIS! The terrain is wet because of the annual rainfall of 60-96 inches of rain and how it hardly changes temperature during the day and night it is the perfect place to warm up after a long and brutal winter. The food web is VERY similar to the Amazon's except there on top of the food web and not the jaguar. The highlighted species is the python. Its purpose for the ecosystem is that it is a predator, fourth level consumer. It controls the balance of the ecosystem. Without it, the Jaguar would have more food making it go up. By having more jaguars, there would be less monkeys, insects, bats, and macaws.
Tropical Rainforest Location: Southeast Asia
In Southeast Asia, the tropical rainforest covers 864,000 sq miles of natural vegetation. It stretches from India to Indochina. Asian rainforests are also the only ones that contain coniferous trees.(Geography). In the Southeast Asian tropical rainforest, it is mostly wet and dry all year. The temperature hardly ever changes during the day and night. Because of this many tall trees grow here. I would suggest looking at them as well. I would also suggest to be careful here. In the Southeast Asian rainforest, there are many predators such as tigers and snakes. Also here there are parrots, the most famous tropical bird! Check them out they are really cool. The climate here is the same as the West African and the Amazon. The terrain is a bit more rough but still similar. For the food web, the tiger and snakes are on top instead of the gorillas snakes and the jaguars and everything is mostly the same. I personally, would keep a distance from the tigers and beavers. All snakes here are deadly and will kill a person in minutes. The tiger, well you know how it will go if you get too close to one. If ever walking out into these BE CAREFUL of your surroundings, snakes can camouflage. If ever traveling in these locations wear a short sleeve shirt and long pants. Most of the organisms are on the ground waiting to strike. I ALSO SUGGEST ZIP LINING! The Bengal tiger of the ecosystem is the top predator and the highlighted specie. The tiger is the tertiary consumer of the ecosystem, it consumes boars, monkeys, and many other animals. Without it, there would be no order and the ecosystem would be ran by the snakes who only eat some of the organisms the tiger eats.Works Cited
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